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Canyon & gorge · Arizona

Marble Canyon

Marble Canyon is the section of the Colorado River canyon in northern Arizona from Lee's Ferry to the confluence with the Little Colorado River, which marks the beginning of the Grand Canyon.

Photo: Busterfreak at en.wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
Where
7 mi southwest of Page
1,149 hospitality jobs in Page
Wikipedia readers
6.9K
a year · #1,392 of 2,009
In brief

A canyon & gorge, 7 mi southwest of Page

Summers are hot

July highs run 99–99°, and about 106 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓

Page is the nearest base

Page is 7 miles northeast, with 1,149 hotel and restaurant jobs. Where to stay ↓

Best months: Apr, May and Oct

April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 72–82°. When to go ↓

An airport 9 miles away

Page Municipal (PGA) has airline service, about 9 miles from Marble Canyon.

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures and Wikipedia.

When to go

Weather, month by month

Typical highs and lows in Page. Green months are the mild ones.

Jan46° / 28°
Feb53° / 32°
Mar64° / 39°
Apr72° / 45°
May82° / 54°
Jun94° / 64°
Jul99° / 71°
Aug95° / 69°
Sep87° / 60°
Oct73° / 48°
Nov57° / 36°
Dec45° / 28°
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Page. Page’s full climate →
About

Marble Canyon

Marble Canyon is the section of the Colorado River canyon in northern Arizona from Lee's Ferry to the confluence with the Little Colorado River, which marks the beginning of the Grand Canyon.

Lee's Ferry is a common launching point for river runners starting their journey through Marble Canyon and then onward to the Grand Canyon. Marble Canyon is also known for the Navajo Bridge, where US Highway 89A crosses the Colorado River.

Type
Canyon & gorge
Wikipedia readers
6.9K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Towns near Marble Canyon

Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.

PageLeCheeGreenehavenBig WaterBitter Springs12345Marble Canyon
TownFrom Marble CanyonHotel & restaurant jobsPeopleTypical homeSafety
Page7 mi northeast1,1497,345$304KD
LeChee9 mi east01,307$86K—
Greenehaven 37% vacation homes9 mi north0325$235K—
Big Water15 mi north38502$273K—
Bitter Springs18 mi south56504$62K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

PGAPage Municipal9 mi
GCNGrand Canyon National Park70 mi
CDCCedar City Regional101 mi
LASHarry Reid · major hub205 mi
Hospitality jobs: Census LEHD · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownTapestry Safety Grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Marble Canyon’s main visitor area.
Make a day of it

Also near Marble Canyon

Other well-known places within 63 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Lake Powell: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Glen Canyon Dam: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Antelope Canyon: Lucas Löffler, Public domain · Bryce Canyon National Park: Luca Galuzzi (Lucag), CC BY-SA 2.5 · Vermilion Cliffs National Monument: Lobineau, CC BY 2.5 · Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: User:Moondigger, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Rainbow Bridge National Monument: Jason Hickey, CC BY 2.0

Common questions

Visiting Marble Canyon

What town is Marble Canyon near?

Page, AZ, about 7 miles northeast.

When is the best time to visit Marble Canyon?

April, May and October, with highs of 72–82°.

How far is Marble Canyon from Henderson?

About 200 miles west of Henderson, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Marble Canyon?

Page Municipal (PGA), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Harry Reid (LAS), about 205 miles.

Where should I stay near Marble Canyon?

Page (7 mi, 1,149 hotel and restaurant jobs).

From locals

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.